After taking down the Christmas decorations I decided I had to try a new look.
Joan's new look at
For the Love of a House
became my inspiration!
Joan's new look at
For the Love of a House
became my inspiration!
My inspiration came from her earthenware pottery display. This
caught my attention because I had purchased some pottery a while
back, but hadn't come up with a
good use for it. When I saw her
mantel it hit me what I wanted
to do!
After several renditions-
which I won't bore you with-
(but it did involve white lions :-)
I finally landed on this design.
I mixed some deco balls with some
green moss balls in this pedestal bowl
and used one of my faux books to give
it some height.
The two pedestal vases at the bottom used to be above on the mantel. Below is my old version which shows you how it looked before.
caught my attention because I had purchased some pottery a while
back, but hadn't come up with a
good use for it. When I saw her
mantel it hit me what I wanted
to do!
After several renditions-
which I won't bore you with-
(but it did involve white lions :-)
I finally landed on this design.
green moss balls in this pedestal bowl
and used one of my faux books to give
it some height.
It was a new look for me last January and I thought it was great. Now it looks kind of naked!
In the morning I took more
photos hoping to get better
lighting- the sun was out for
a change!
I know some of you hate
bright brass, but it does
not bother me.
I shopped my house for
most of this- that is the
most fun and pleasurable!
Thanks for stopping by and
I hope you enjoyed!
Please join me and others
for the Winter Mantel
link party hosted by
Potentially Beautiful
and
for the Cozy Home Party
hosted by Cozy Home Scenes
and
Pot Pourri Friday
hosted by 2805
photos hoping to get better
lighting- the sun was out for
a change!
bright brass, but it does
not bother me.
most of this- that is the
most fun and pleasurable!
I hope you enjoyed!
Please join me and others
for the Winter Mantel
link party hosted by
Potentially Beautiful
and
for the Cozy Home Party
hosted by Cozy Home Scenes
and
Pot Pourri Friday
hosted by 2805
Beautiful winter mantle. I love the pottery. I am having a Shabby Apple giveaway, if you get a chance to stop by. xo
ReplyDeleteThe word on the street (yeah, right...who am I kidding? The mean streets of suburbia?!!) is that brass is making a strong comeback. I was going to paint some pieces, but I decided I'd better wait it out until I know just what the "new brass" look entails. I LOVE what you've done here. You have now given ME some inspiration. I can't do the darker colors, I don't think, because my brick is dark red and just swallows up certain colors. I have that huge, heavy black framed mirror sitting up there that stands out only because of the reflective surface. You did a great job!!!
ReplyDeleteI love that pottery. Richard from My Old Historic House.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, just beautiful
ReplyDeleteYour Wither mantel is beautiful with just the right balance of pottery and other elements to enhance your lovely vignette. Bright brass on the fire place screen does not bother me either, especially since is saves on heating and cooling.
ReplyDeleteI would be delighted for you to share with Potpourri Friday. Link up begins on Thursday afternoons. Hope you will come check it out!
What a rich and elegant mantel display, Liz! Simply beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove your mantel! Thanks for sharing Joann
ReplyDeleteLiz
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! And very Tuscan.
Makes me wish I had a mantel to
play with!
Your mantel looks awesome, Liz! The Tuscan style is perfect for you!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by and commenting on my kitchen collection cloches and silver!
ReplyDeleteYou are lucky to have received some vintage items - my favorites!
Love your mantel (For the Love of a House is a fab blog and you did a great job at getting a much similar look). I have been searching trees high and low looking for one of those huge pieces of fungus!
Kelly
Love the new look for your mantel! The pottery is lovely! Hope you are having a great week!...hugs...Debbie
ReplyDeleteLiz, can I just say that I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your mantel?! You know how much I love the Tuscan style; and this is just wonderful! You have really outdone yourself! Your inspiration photo is great, as well! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteLiz, your mantle is really pretty. I think mantles are difficult to decorate but you did a fantastic job. Thank you very much for adding it to my party. I hope you get many views and followers. Please join us again next week.-- Shannon
ReplyDeleteLiz, Your winter mantle looks really great. Love the pottery jars and your chunky candle stick. Wasn't Joan's mantle awesome? I'd love to have some of those fabulous conks. I never see any on the trees here.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your wonderful mantle. Love the Tuscan colors, too.
Hugs,
Babs
Liz, it looks great! I love your inspiration too! Have a great evening!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Liz, it looks GORGEOUS!!! I saw her mantle too and fell IN LOVE!!! She has such amazing, differnet things!!! I love what you did, it looks beautiful! Thanks for including the daytime pics too. XO, Pinky
ReplyDeleteYour mantel looks great! Isn't Joan the best? I'd love to go shopping in her house! I love the unique shape of your mantel, and your "new" accessories really enhance it :)
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